Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line up the cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
In a mixing bowl empty the contents of the store bought cake mix and following instructions add 1/3 cup oil, mix together using an electric or hand mixer, slowly alternate by adding eggs and water, ending with water and mix to a smooth fluffy mixture. Use an ice-cream scoop; fill each liner with 2/3 full.
Bake each cupcake tray for about 20 minutes; till they appear done, test it by using a toothpick lightly pierces into the cupcake if it comes out clean its ready. Allow the cupcakes to cool well before frosting them.
Ingredients for Frosting:
- 1 stick butter or ½ cup softened butter
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Few drops of red food coloring
- ¼ cup milk
In a mixing bowl, mix the butter with the sugar, mixing well for about 3 to 4 minutes; add vanilla extract, milk and food coloring. Using a spatula spread the frosting on top of the cooled cupcake or spoon into a piping bag to decorate the cupcake. Sprinkle colored sprinkles. |